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Miya Zheng

Swindon,United Kingdom

Summary

A-level student looking for a part-time job to fund my future university tuition and build employability skills. I'm hard-working, great at adhering to deadlines, and a team worker; whatever skills I don't have yet, I'm sure to learn them fast. I'm free to work on evenings on weekdays, full days on Fridays and the weekends.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Costume Assistant

New College Swindon
10.2024 - 09.2025
  • Supported teams to execute stunning visual work ahead of deadlines and within budget.
  • Coordinated behind-the-scenes activities during performances.
  • Adapted to creative demands, changing schedules and infrastructural capabilities.
  • Reacted to unplanned situations during live performances.
  • Showcased fashion knowledge and trend awareness to upgrade performances.
  • Kept outfits clean through regular cleaning, ironing, steaming and pressing.
  • Fitted costumes on over 30 performers, assessing for sizing, length and fit to determine adjustments needed.
  • Facilitated quick changes during performances, working efficiently under high-pressure situations.
  • Collaborated with directors and designers to develop visually coherent styles for different characters for 3 college production

Education

GCSEs - Physics, Maths, Textiles & Fashion

New College Swindon
01.2024 - 09.2025

Skills

  • Clothes fitting
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Project planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Textile knowledge
  • Tailoring
  • Sewing techniques
  • Pattern cutting

Languages

English
Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin)
Fluent

Timeline

Costume Assistant

New College Swindon
10.2024 - 09.2025

GCSEs - Physics, Maths, Textiles & Fashion

New College Swindon
01.2024 - 09.2025
Miya Zheng